Rein-holder.



' No. 823,063. A PATgNTED JUNE 12, 1906.

' E. MAY.

RBIN HOLDER.

APPLIOATION FILED OGT.27. 1905.

JFZzfizZJlay,

Witnesse Inventor.

Attorneys.

. UNITED STATES ELIHU MAY, OF MAGEE, MISSISSIPPI.

RElN-HOLDER.

To all whom itmcty concern.-

Be it known that I, ELIHU MAY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Magee, in the county of Simpson and State of Mississippi, have invented a new and useful Rein- Holder, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to rein-holders, and has for an object to provide a device of the class embodying new' and improved features of durability, simplicity, and efficiency.

A further object of the invention is to provide a rein holder embodying improved means for attachment to the dash of a vehicle and adapted to extend forwardly of the latter to support the reins above the horse and out of reach of the horses tail.

A still further object of the invention is to provide improved means for securing the rein-holder removably in operative position and against accidental displacement.

With these and other objects in view the present invention consists in the combina tion and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter fully described, shown in the accompanying drawings, and particularly pointed out in the appended claims, it being understood that changes in the form, proportions, size, and minor details may be made without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of theadvantages of the invention.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a front perspective view of the dash of a vehicle with the improved rein-holder applied. Fig. 2 is a rear perspective view of the improved rein- A holder applied.

Like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in both figures of'the drawings.

In its preferred embodiment the improved rein-holder forming the subject-matter of this application comprises a wire, rod, bar, or simi ar member bent, as at and 11, to embrace a dash, as 12, and with a straight section 13, extending transversely and horizontally across the forward side of the dash. From the bends 10 and 11 the. rod extends in reversely-inclined sections 14 and 15 upwardly and inwardly along the rear side of and to a point, as 16, approximately at the middle of the top edge of the dash, when they meet and are intertwisted and extend over and forwardly of the dash to form an arm 17. The arm 17 may extend to any approved length, as to the point 18, at which place the individual members separate and Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 27,1905.

Patented June 12, 1906. Serial No. 284,723.

diverge upwardly and outwardly in the arms 19 and 20. The arms 19 and 20 extend to any approved length, and the ends are coiled, as at 21 and 22, to form one or more reinsupporting whorls.

It is obvious that the holder, as described, will be held in position by gravity, both of its own mass and from the weight of the reins within the whorls 21 and 22; but, if desired, a rod 23 may be employed to assist in retaining the holder in position, said rod having a ring 24 at one end thereof for the reception of the arm 17- and its opposite end provided with a hook 25 or other fastening means adapted to engage some fixed member, as a staple 26.

From the above and foregoing description it is believed the use, operation, and advantages of the improved rein-holder will be fully understood and appreciated.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is 1. A dash-supported rein-holder comprising a bar having an intermediate portion thereof extended transversely across the face of the dash and its opposite ends bent upwardly at the rear of the dash and thence extended laterally over the top of the same to form a horizontally-disposed arm terminating in spaced rein-supporting members.

2. A dashsupported rein-holder comprising a bar having an intermediate portion thereof extended transversely across the face of the dash and its opposite ends bent upwardly at the rear of the dash and thence extended laterally over the top of the same to form a horizontally-disposed arm, the ends of the bar forming the arm being intercoiled and provided with rein-supporting whorls.

3. A dash-supported rein-holder comprising a bar having an intermediate portion thereof extended transversely across the face of the dash and its opposite ends bent upwardly at the rear of the dash and intertwisted to form a laterally-extended arm, the ends of the wire forming the arm being bent upwardly and the terminals thereof spaced apart and provided with rein-supporting members.

4. ,A dash-supported rein-holder formed of a single piece of wire, an intermediate portion of which is extended transversely across the face of the dash and its opposite ends bent over the sides of the dash and extended upwardly at the rear of the latter and thence intertwisted and extended laterally over the ITO top of the dash to form a horizontally-dis posed arm, the free ends of the wire being spaced apart and coiled to form horizontallydisposed rein-supporting whorls.

5. The combination with a vehicle having a dash secured thereto, of a rein-holder com prising a bar having an intermediate portion thereof extended transversely across the face of the dash and its opposite ends bent upwardly at the rear of the dash and thence extended laterally over the top of the same to form an overhanging arm terminating in spaced upwardly-extending rein-supporting members, and an attaching member carried by the overhanging arm and having its opposite end secured to the vehicle.

6. The combination with a vehicle having a dash secured thereto, of a rein-holder comprising a bar having an intermediate portion thereof extended transversely across the face of the dash and its opposite ends bent upwardly at the rear of the dash and thence extended laterally over the top of the same to form an overhanging arm provided with spaced rein-supporting whorls, and an attaching-rod one end of which is provided with a loop for the reception of the overhanging arm and the opposite end thereof provided with a hook adapted to detachably engage the vehicle.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

ELIHU MAY.

Witnesses W. O. SHIVERS, JOHN FLETCHER. 

